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Layton City outlines growth plans, urban districts and Eastgate business center
Summary
Layton City staff presented recent planning, development and historical highlights, noting a population estimate of about 84,348, two hospitals, and several redevelopment and town‑center efforts including Eastgate Business Center and Midtown projects near the FrontRunner station.
Brad McElrath, representing Layton City, gave a community presentation summarizing Layton’s recent history, population, major facilities and ongoing planning and development efforts.
McElrath said the city’s estimated population in July of the previous year was about 84,348 and noted the city is home to two high schools (Layton High and Northridge) and two hospitals: Holy Cross Hospital (formerly Davis Hospital Medical Center) and Intermountain Layton Hospital. He said the south gate for Hill Air Force Base is located in Layton and that the city has worked with the base to add an east gate to improve access for defense contractors.
McElrath highlighted recreational and civic assets including the Ed Kenley Amphitheater, the Layton Heritage Museum and the Davis Conference Center. He described Layton’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial as an 80% replica of the Washington, D.C., wall and said 366 Utah residents who died during the Vietnam War are listed on the national memorial, six of whom were from Layton.
On planning and growth, McElrath said Layton’s general plan was adopted in February 2019 and that the plan emphasizes centers and urban districts: a historic downtown around the FrontRunner station, a Midtown district and a number of town centers (both infill and greenfield). He outlined the Eastgate Business Center concept — a research and development area planned to serve Hill Air Force Base and defense contractors — and named firms that have located or expanded in the area, including Northrop Grumman, and others he mentioned. He also described the West Davis Business Center area and the West Layton and East Layton town‑center concepts.
McElrath said the city is pursuing zoning and code updates to implement the master plans for Gordon Avenue and the Highway‑89 town center, and that an open house at the fire station for the plan drew more than 300 attendees. He also noted plans for a future pedestrian bridge near the downtown/FrontRunner area and ongoing multi‑family and mixed‑use development near the station.
McElrath took a few questions about the mall and redevelopment opportunities; he said a new ownership group is investing in the interior of the mall with interest in peripheral redevelopment, but that as of the presentation the owner’s immediate plan was to keep and operate the mall while seeking peripheral development opportunities.
He offered to answer follow‑up questions and concluded the presentation.
